SNAME SECTION FIELD TRIP—Approxi-
mately 150 members and guests of the

Northern California Section of The Society
of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
recently held a'field trip aboard a new Golden

Gate Bridge District ferry in transit from

San Francisco to Larkspur. The technical
presentation included guided tours of the
bridge and engine room, and unlimited access
to all areas of the vessel. Operational prob-
lems resulting from this initial adaptation of
gas turbine and water jet propulsion were
discussed and their solutions demonstrated.

More than 200 guests representing over
35 American companies attended a special
three-day-long Ship's Gear Exhibition in New

York City, organized by The Export Council
of Norway. Nine leading Norwegian suppliers
of sophisticated ship's gear participated in
the exhibition, which was held at the Sea-
men's Church Institute in downtown Man-
hattan.

Norway's Commercial Consul Arne S.

Fonkalsrud said the purpose of the exhibi-
tion was to display to the specialized Ameri-
can audience a sampling of the advanced
equipment and systems developed by Nor-
wegian firms, to highlight the extent and
breadth of Norwegian capabilities in this
traditionally important area of activity, and
to give both the exhibitors and the attendees
an opportunity to form new business con-
tacts. "Judging from the quality of attend-
ance and enthusiasm, the exhibition was suc-
cessful in all regards, and we believe that
the participating companies will find an ex-
panded interest in their products among

U.S. buyers," Mr. Fonkalsrud said. "We hope
to repeat the exhibit on an expanded basis
again next year," he added.

Among the highlights of the three-day ex-
hibition was a live demonstration of firefight-
ing, safety, and rescue equipment by Unitor